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Help and advice

We strongly recommend that you consult professional advice before purchasing a stairlift. Informed advice is available from community occupational therapists (OTs) who are often based in the Social Services department of your local council (Disabled Living Foundation, 2006).

To use a stairlift, your child must be able to sit safely on the seat during transit and transfer on and off at the top and bottom of the stairs (Disabled Living Foundation, 2006) (either independently or with assistance).

We have a lot of useful help and advice relating to stairlifts in the stairs section of Living made easy which you may like to read. For example: choosing a stairlift, stairlift features, alternative options to stairlifts and buying a stairlift privately.